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George Antrobus, Maggie Antrobus, and their two children, Gladys and Henry, make up the classic American family, but at the same time they have a dinosaur and mammoth as pets. Matters become more complex with the sexy maid, Sabina, who sometimes speaks directly to the audience. The environment and time period, combined with the complications of events, truly make “The Skin of Our Teeth” a play that you will remember. Director Jacqueline Martino said, “It is a great play because while it is set in a bizarre period, it is really a story about family dynamics. Throughout the play the cast discusses emotions and issues that are reflected in the script and can be applicable to their own lives.” “The Skin of Our Teeth” opened on Broadway on November 18, 1942, at the Plymouth Theatre with Fredric March and Tallulah Bankhead in the lead roles. The play won the 1942 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. “Thornton Wilder is one of the great playwrights of our time and I believe it is important for our theater program to expose our students to great literature,” Martino said. Senior Lauren Linder, who plays Gladys Antrobus, said, “My character is a whiny teenager who wants to grow up a little faster than her parents might approve of. This role has given me the opportunity to step into a completely different role than I have ever played. The sibling rivalry and high jinks between my character and Henry (Ryan Lasnick ’11) as they vie for their parents’ attention are sure to bring lots of laughs to the audience.” Sabina, the mischievous maid, is played by Alexa Gitlin ’10, who relishes her role. “The best part is that I am doing something that I love to do, and in my particular case, I love being my character,” she said. “I love being as melodramatic and wacky as she is. However, the most enjoyable part of this experience is that I am working with a group of talented people and we all have great chemistry.” “The Skin of Our Teeth,” will be performed in the Upper School Theater. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551, or email tickets@klht.org. © Copyright by ConnecticutPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ConnecticutPlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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